The Review

Editor’s Summary

One of the oldest gay online dating sites, Adam4Adam was launched in 2003, and still has plenty of active users. With its clunky, dated-looking interface and surfeit of fully nude profile pictures, Adam4Adam is closer to the Squirt or Manhunt end of the spectrum -- you’re more likely to find a quick, no-questions-asked fling than a life partner (but hey, stranger things have happened). And because it leaves little to the imagination, it’s definitely not a site that’s safe for most workplaces or for browsing on public computers.

Adam4Adam bills itself as “The World’s Largest Gay Social Network,” and with a built-in sex shop and premium cam site, it has a particular vision of what that means. While Adam4Adam might not be the most beautiful site in the world, it definitely serves its intended purpose, and its paid features do seem to improve likelihood of hookups. It’s not exactly surprising, but users living in rural areas will find their options more limited than urbanites. But with a large member base, a primitive geotagging feature you can toggle on and off, and no required financial commitment, Adam4Adam might be the best of the quick-and-dirty options to get yourself dirty quick.

Adam4Adam's sign-up process is relatively simple -- it only takes about 90 seconds, and skips features like the Grindr-popularized "tribe" -- which you could argue streamlines the hookup process, albeit without doing away with security and safety altogether. That's because on Adam4Adam, your profile needs to get approved by the app's support team before other members are able to message you. Much like other gay dating sites, Adam4Adam doesn’t require you to upload a picture of yourself, but they note that doing so increases your chances of finding someone.

Once you've created your profile and gotten it approved, you’re able to browse through the profiles of other men in your area. It should be noted that Adam4Adam is largely a sex application, in large part because users can post escort ads. Although these ads are in a separate section than the regular ads, it is still very much a part of how users interact with Adam4Adam.

Whether you want to watch a live cam show, shop for sex toys, hire an escort, or meet locals in your areas for a romp in the sheets, Adam4Adam is a one-stop shop for gay men to connect. Although it is unlikely that you’ll find a lasting romantic connection, this is one site that anyone who is looking for a no-strings-attached fling should have.

IN-DEPTH

Sign-Up Process & Login Info

Adam4Adam streamlines the signup process by only asking users four basic questions before creating their profile. Unlike Grindr, your email account must be verified before using the service -- an attempt to dissuade people from creating fake profiles. Once you’ve created your account, it is easy to add a photo, short bio, interests and other applicable fields to find the type of men that you’re looking for.

Logging in to Adam4Adam is a pretty straightforward affair. You just enter your username and password and there you go -- you're logged in. In keeping with the site's simple setup, there aren't any complicated bells and whistles here.

Members & Messaging

The members of Adam4Adam runs the gamut of age, body size, and race. In 2016, Adam4Adam conducted maintenance on their messaging system, which now makes it easy to send photos within a message, and allows users to share their location and text messages. Adam4Adam mirrors competitors such as Grindr in that sense, and the mobile app allows users to save previously sent pictures. Since Adam4Adam is a hookup site, a high volume of messages to make a catch is key.

After messaging a few guys on Adam4Adam, it became apparent that why the website never claims to be anything other than a sex website. One user asked me if I was into water sports immediately after saying hello, while another wanted my address within four message exchanges. On Adam4Adam, it is a lot like the wild wild west and even though I didn’t have a picture, it didn’t seem to stop men from sending me pictures of their junk without prompting.

Safety & Security

While Adam4Adam goes through a profile approval process, the safety and security of Adam4Adam has been under scrutiny for quite some time. In 2006, it was discovered that the site was being used to lure gay men in both New York City and Washington D.C. to remote areas where they were robbed and murdered.

Also, in 2004 it was reported that Adam4Adam profiles were being used to out people who were serving in the military. This was particularly concerning because the actual profiles were being used as evidence in open cases being investigated.

Despite these setbacks, Adam4Adam is committed to removing fake profiles. One way of accomplishing this is by ensuring that users have a verifiable email to create a profile, which is able to be tracked.

Noteworthy

Despite its privacy setbacks, Adam4Adam has garnered coveted awards such as the award for "Best Mobile Dating App" at the iDate Awards in 2011. It has gone on to win other awards for excellence in the field of mobile dating apps and handheld apps as well as About.com’s 2012 Best Dating Application.

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